Finding travel, fun, and adventure in a 9-to-5 life.
Live, Wander, Play
Chronicles of a part-time nomad
“Not all those who wander are lost”
– J.R.R Tolkien
Hello! I’m Vivian. I’m a resident of beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia, in Canada.
I adore travel and have had the privilege of having travelled to 53 countries so far. I feel most happy on the go, moving from one place to another and learning ever more about the world around me, but I’m not a full-time traveller. I have a job like most of you, and all the 9-to-5 obligations that come with it. I do believe that life is for living however, and I’ve made it my life’s mission to fit as much travel and adventure while building a career, managing finances, and planning for the future while still living in the moment.
No one knows how many days we’re going to be allocated in life. I’m hoping this blog serves as a source of inspiration to other busy individuals to prioritize enjoyment of life, travel and adventure, as much as they prioritize their other responsibilities.
Live, Wander, Play
This blog is a balance of my thoughts and experiences on life, travel and having fun. Click on categories below to read about my musings about living, wandering and playing.
Recent Blog Posts
- Guide to Holbox: The Maldives of Mexico
The dreamy Maldives are on many a travel bucket list. The only problem is that the Maldives are located in the middle of the Indian Ocean. For those of us in North America – or anywhere other than Asia and Oceania – getting to the Maldives will generally take at least 24 hours of travel.… Read more: Guide to Holbox: The Maldives of Mexico - How to Plan a Year of Travel
Taking a year off to travel is one of the most incredible gifts you can give yourself. If the idea of taking a year abroad seems like a faraway pipe dream; one way to see if you can make it happen is to simply start to plan a year of travel. Planning is a powerful… Read more: How to Plan a Year of Travel - Reflections on Taking a Year off to Travel
Taking a year off to travel has been one of the best decisions of my life. In 2022, I hit pause on my life, and took an entire year off to travel. Unlike many long-term travelers – who travel the world on a gap year out of school or university; I was in my late-30s… Read more: Reflections on Taking a Year off to Travel